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ADA Compliance Guide

Retail ADA Compliance Guide 2026

Understand the ADA and WCAG 2.1 AA expectations that apply to retail sites, plus the most common issues we find in scans.

Industry-specific ADA requirements

  • Product catalogs must be accessible
  • Promotional banners should include text alternatives
  • Cart and checkout must be keyboard operable

Common accessibility issues

  • Image-heavy promos without alt text
  • Link purpose unclear in product grids
  • Low contrast on sale badges
  • Focus loss after adding to cart

Lawsuit risk

Current lawsuit exposure for this industry is considered high. Businesses in higher-risk categories should prioritize audits and remediation to reduce ADA complaints.

Compliance checklist

  • Add descriptive alt text to promos
  • Clarify link text in product lists
  • Provide visible focus states
  • Announce cart updates via status messages
  • Verify contrast on sale labels

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